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At software giant, pain gives rise to progress

December 3, 2007 Redmond's security practices have been transformed since threats like Slammer and Blaster first wormed their way onto the scene. TAGS: SQL Slammer, Del.icio.us, Blaster worm, Digg, pain, Redmond, vice president, Microsoft SQL Server, call, Microsoft Corp., security

Microsoft opening up on the Web

September 7, 2007 Accustomed to its dominant role in software, Redmond is reaching out to make itself more compatible with rivals to ensure it plays a central role online too. TAGS: Chris Jones, Bebo, social networking, Microsoft Windows Live, vice president, contact, Microsoft Corp., blog, IM, Microsoft Windows

Database head to leave daily duties at Microsoft

November 1, 2006 Paul Flessner, the executive in charge of SQL Server and storage business, will step down in the new year. TAGS: duty, vice president, data storage, Microsoft SQL Server, senior vice president, Microsoft Corp., database, server, security, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft sees rapid Media Center sales

March 21, 2006 After slow start, sales of Media Center will top 10 million this month. Also, company demos Media Center capabilities in Vista. TAGS: Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, vice president, TV, Microsoft Corp., console, Microsoft Xbox, PC, video, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft names new entertainment marketing chief

June 6, 2006 Jeff Bell to add marketing firepower to Microsoft interactive entertainment, including Games for Windows and Xbox. TAGS: Chrysler, entertainment, Microsoft Xbox, vice president, video game, Microsoft Corp., console, games, video, Microsoft Windows

Office 12 makeover takes on 'feature creep'

September 20, 2005 Microsoft's radical revamp could wake people up to overlooked features but risks alienating longtime users. Images: Office's makeover FAQ: Looking into Office 12 TAGS: Office 12, Microsoft Office, command, Bill Gates, vice president, Microsoft Corp., menu

Courtroom showdown for Microsoft and Google

September 6, 2005 Microsoft lawyers claim Kai-Fu Lee can't be trusted with corporate secrets, while Google says Redmond is off-base. TAGS: Kai-Fu Lee, China, Google Inc., lawyer, Eric Schmidt, Dr., attorney, Redmond, trial, Seattle, agreement, vice president, Microsoft Corp.

Samsung minitablet debuts in U.S.

May 1, 2006 Q1 device to sell through Best Buy's online store next week, show up in some of retailer's outlets this summer. Photos: Samsung's Q1 unveiled TAGS: Samsung Q1, minitablet PC, Microsoft Origami, ultramobile PC, online store, retailer, vice president, Best Buy Co. Inc., Samsung Electronics, battery life, tablet, battery, Germany, Intel, San Francisco, keyboard

Analysts: Microsoft's after Google's ad business

April 26, 2007 Conference attendees say the software giant is playing catch-up to search firm in high-tech power struggle. TAGS: David Smith, Gartner Inc., Google Inc., Internet search advertising, vice president, Microsoft Corp., conference, information technology, Microsoft Office, TV, video, Microsoft Windows

Daylight saving change proves thorny for businesses

March 8, 2007 As time change nears, some companies are still struggling to patch their computer systems. TAGS: Y2K, patch management, vice president, order, Microsoft Corp.

Security tools ready for Vista launch

January 17, 2007 It might be the most secure version of Windows yet, but Vista will still require outside help in protecting against common cyberthreats. TAGS: cyberthreats, security company, Forrester Research Inc., Microsoft Windows Live, security tool, Microsoft Windows Vista, Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., vice president, Trend Micro Inc., security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, operating system, Norton Co., firewall

Building an empire, an Xbox at a time

September 20, 2006 Microsoft Vice President Peter Moore talks about how the company intends to bring a billion people into its gaming empire. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, Peter Moore, empire, TCO, India, Xbox 360, console, Xbox Live, vice president, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., games, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., PC

Memo to Microsoft: Yahoo's A-list

February 13, 2008 The merger-minded software giant will likely want to keep Yahoo execs in a host of areas, including online ads, social media, and Web search. More layoffs for Yahoo? TAGS: layoff, Yahoo! Inc., social media, online advertising, merger, Flickr, Internet search, talent, vice president, community, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.

Microsoft sells 20 million Vista licenses

March 26, 2007 The software maker says Windows Vista is off to a fast start, outpacing initial sales of XP. TAGS: PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, vice president, Media Center PC, copy, Gateway Inc., Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, HP

Heavies float data center standard

July 31, 2006 Microsoft leads proposal for XML-based model to share performance information between disparate resources. TAGS: systems management, standards body, management software, data center, IBM Corp., network monitoring, XML, development tool, modeling, specification, vice president, standard, Microsoft Corp., server, HP

Building Vista buzz with a puzzle

January 12, 2007 A new game may or may not give a boost to sales of the OS, but it could send the winner nearly into orbit.Photos: A puzzling publicity push TAGS: entertainment, puzzle, city, Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft Windows Vista, vice president, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Ex-Sun exec returns to run software group

May 1, 2006 Rich Green, who left for a start-up in 2004, is expected to be named Sun's software chief, CNET News.com has learned. TAGS: Cassatt Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., software group, Java, Scott McNealy, Jonathan Schwartz, open source, executive vice president, vice president, open-source software, exec, IBM Corp., CEO, server, Microsoft Corp.

Adobe buys Web word processor Buzzword

October 1, 2007 Adobe Systems steps up plans to offer online collaboration with Web word processor and file-sharing service. First impression: Buzzword TAGS: Ubiquity, Adobe Systems Inc., online collaboration, word-processor, business development, collaboration, Web application, vice president, media player, document, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.
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